Panasonic AG-DVX100P manual Playback-related problems audio, Other types of problems

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Playback-related problems (audio)

Q1: No playback sound is heard from the camera recorder’s speaker.

A1: Has the camera recorder’s volume level been set too low?

In the VCR mode, press the AUDIO MON/VAR button “+” to increase the volume. (See page 15)

Q2: More than one recorded stream of sound is heard.

A2: Has MIX been selected as the setting for the 12-bit AUDIO item on the setting menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen? (See page 42)

If audio dubbing editing is performed on a tape recorded with 12-bit selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the sound heard during the recording and the sound recorded later will be heard together. It is also possible to listen to each stream of sound separately. (See page 43)

Q3: When audio dubbing is performed, the original sound is erased.

A3: When audio dubbing is performed for a part which was shot with 16-bit selected as the setting for the AUDIO REC item on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen, the original sound will be erased. Use the 12-bit setting during shooting. (See page 43)

Other types of problems

Q1: The cassette tape cannot be ejected.

A1: Is power being supplied?

Has the AC adapter been plugged in or the battery inserted properly?

When the power is supplied, the cassette can be ejected without setting the POWER switch to ON.

Q2: Ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed.

A2-1: Has any condensation formed?

If condensation forms, ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed. Wait until the condensation dries up. (See page 60)

A2-2: When the cassette holder is closed immediately after opening (by sliding the EJECT switch), operations other than eject may not be possible.

If this does happen, slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette holder once again, then close the holder after ensuring that the cassette mechanism has completed the eject operation.

Q3: The remote control unit does not work.

A3-1: Has the battery in the remote control unit run down?

If the remote control unit fails to operate even when it is operated near the remote control sensor of the camera recorder, it means that the button battery has run down.

Replace it with a new one. (See page 20)

A3-2: Do the remote control settings match properly?

If the [REMOTE] settings of the remote control unit and camera recorder do not match, the remote control unit will not work even when it is operated. (See page 20)

Q4: A rattling sound is heard when the camera recorder is tilted toward the front or back.

A4: When the VCR mode is established or the power switch is at OFF, a rattling sound may be heard from the camera unit due to its structure. This is not indicative of malfunctioning.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder Indicates safety information Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Contents Accessories Precautions for use AC adapter and batteryWhen carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions CAMERA/VCR button and lamp Gain switchWhite BAL switch Prst presetManual AutoAuto button ND Filter switchRemote control sensor front Menu button Index buttonMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit Still ADV buttons E, D VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonFF/C button Play buttonSetting method Remote control unitInstalling the battery Remote control unit settingsApprox 80 minutes Charging the batteryConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging time Continuous recording timeConnect the AC adapter correctly as shown in the figure Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter Battery eject buttonCassette tapes Inserting a cassette tapeTo prevent accidental erasure of recordings Removing the lens hood Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the shoulder strap Mounting the lens hoodAttaching the eye cup Using the viewfinderViewfinders Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunUsing the LCD monitor Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Setting the electronic shutter Shutter speeds which can be setSynchro Scan Level Over Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance and black balance LOW LightATW Auto Tracking White function Adjusting the black balanceStandard 60i mode Progressive modeSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataSetting the time code OTC Mode item Otcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset itemHow to select the TC Preset item setting Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Operation method Setting menusCamera mode VCR modeConfiguration of setting menus Menus in the camera modeMenus in the VCR mode Scene File screen SW Mode screen Camera Setup screenAuto SW screen Inputs and audio tracks recorded Playback Functions screenRecording Setup screen AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen Other Functions screen Camera mode and VCR mode Screen displaysLOW Light Remote Remaining battery charge display Date and time displayRemaining tape display CHK Incompatible Tape Unplayable Tape Other FormatCopy Inhibited Unable to A. DUB LP RecordedVCR mode Search number displayL U M E Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item setting Selecting the displayALL Partial OFF Connecting external components Input 1 InputMicrophone holder Microphone holder adapter REC check ShootingPreparation and inspections Regular shootingIntermittent recording Using the User buttonsFace-to-face shooting Index recordingBackup recording Progressive shooting 30P mode24P mode 24P advance modeVariable speed search PlaybackNormal playback Tape blank searchVideo heads CondensationProblems during normal video recording Troubleshooting Q&APower supply-related problems Battery-related problemsPlayback-related problems video Problems during various kinds of video recordingEditing-related problems Display-related problemsQ2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heard Playback-related problems audioOther types of problems Q3 The remote control unit does not workMaintenance Viewfinder maintenanceIndex mark Eye cup holder Specifications Input 1, Input DC Input PhonesCAM Remote Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
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